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YC59 UMZ

2009 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,086 mi
Last recorded161,086 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 UMZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 161,086 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 161,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 152,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer hanger bracket broken

Fail 27 Jan 2022 152,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer hanger bracket broken

Pass 19 Dec 2020 134,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 191,585 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 191,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 105,593 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 105,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 92,616 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 92,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor pattern and too high (1.8.A.1b)

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 77,723 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 60,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,936 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,426 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,305 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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YC59 UMZ is a 2009 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC59 UMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC59 UMZ registered?

YC59 UMZ is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is YC59 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 UMZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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